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There is no doubt that One Piece is one of the greatest anime and manga series of all time. There are still some anime fans who don’t give it a try, and there are quite a few reasons behind it. One of the main reasons is that the story has gone too forward and reading it from the beginning might feel a little too daunting.

However, Eiichiro Oda may have already solved this problem way back in 2022. The One Piece mangaka dropped a special message which pointed out that fans can start One Piece even now, and they would still find it interesting and thrilling, as hardcore One Piece fans who have been following the journey for almost 30 years.

Along with the message, Oda also talked about the ending of the series and dropped a major hint about how the series will finally see its conclusion. And might not...

When the manga for Bleach ended in 2016, it garnered mixed reactions. Some felt emotional about it ending, while others were massively disappointed by Tite Kubo’s writing. The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc felt abrupt and rushed. Until the anime adaptation finally made adjustments to the storyline, it was regarded as one of the worst endings.

Fans just had to accept that their beloved series would end with a rushed ending rather than a deserved one that would resolve the storyline. Tite Kubo, however, gave us one last glimmer of hope. Bleach might not end at the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc, but rather the Hell Arc.

However, he also teased it years ago and shows no sign of continuing it. This was originally a short chapter at the end of Bleach, but it had a ton of potential to be expanded into an arc. It’s now dubbed the Hell Arc.

Maybe it’s finally time for you to stop sleeping on Fire Force and acknowledge the masterpiece that it actually is. Anime fans who initially had reservations against watching this series should reconsider their decision, as it seems Season 3 is shaping up to be an era-defining piece of media. And this is all thanks to Studio David Production.

Knowing full well that it is the same studio that also did Fire Force Seasons 1 and 2, how come it’s suddenly getting such high praise in Season 3? Not to say that the previous seasons had done anything strikingly displeasing, but their recent endeavor with its 3rd season (which is also supposedly going to be the franchise’s final season) has surpassed their own limits.

Fans felt True Fear in the latest Fire Force Season 3 episodes

David Production showed us what they are actually capable of if they ever take on a horror anime project.

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for One Piece chapter 1150.

The spoilers of One Piece chapter 1150 have probably brought the biggest twist in Elbaph, with Imu taking control of the situation and dealing with everything himself. The last chapter 1149, revealed that Imu had possessed Gunko’s body, which not only disclosed a new ability of the Supreme Leader but also how menacing he is as the villain of the series.

However, the spoilers of the new One Piece chapter take it one step further by giving a glimpse of the full might of the antagonist as he unlocks his demonic form. While it was not like the silhouette that fans saw during Levely, it did have bat-like wings and a giant demon tail that looked like Nico Robin’s Demonio Fleur technique.

Thus, there is a possibility that Oda might have made some sort of connection between the two. The...

It’s a fascinating time to be an anime fan. On one hand, Japan’s still pumping out hit after hit, like Jujutsu Kaisen, the Chainsaw Man, and Attack on Titan, and the fanbase keeps growing stronger. But on the other hand, there’s a new player quietly climbing up the ranks, and no, it’s not Korea with some random webtoon adaptation. It’s China. That’s right, Chinese animation, aka donghua, is slipping in the back door like a sleeper agent in a shonen anime.

And one of the greatest legends in the anime industry just raised the red flag. We’re talking about Masao Maruyama, the man behind not one, not two, but three powerhouse studios: Madhouse, Mappa, and M2. This man worked with legends like Mamoru Hosoda (Summer Wars) and helped bring us modern masterpieces like Pluto on Netflix. So when he says he’s concerned...

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for One Piece chapter 1150.

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece has a lot of mysterious characters, but among them, the most significant one is definitely Imu. When Imu’s character was introduced, he was revealed to be the Supreme Leader of the World Government, who was even above The Five Elders in One Piece.

However, the mystery around his character development in the narrative dragged on for so long that One Piece fans started doubting him. In fact, there were some who even called him a fraudulent character who was just created to make an impact on the story and, in reality, had no power or influence at all.

This angle has seen a drastic change ever since the final saga of the One Piece storyline began. Fans have finally gotten a chance to see what Imu is capable of, and while his role and...

Despite being one of the oldest cinematic mediums around, animation, as Guillermo del Toro once noted, is "perpetually on the brink of extinction." From labor malpractices leading to industry-wide changes via strikes to new technology changing animation forever every few decades and power-hungry, megalomaniac, and not-so-savvy studio heads failing to recognize the timeless appeal and success of the medium, animation is constantly under attack (even as it continues to save the box office over and over).

Whether in the U.S. (where big-time Hollywood players are shutting down in-house production in favor for outsourcing) or Japan, it's a bleak time to be looking from the outside in on animation, let alone to actually be a part of the industry. In Japan, that's all on top of the well-known and long-documented crisis of crunch and employees being overworked to meet extremely tight deadlines (in addition to a general shortage of animators).

And yet,...

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for One Piece chapter 1150.

The biggest villain of the One Piece storyline, Imu, has finally started contributing to the narrative, and this contribution came from the revelation of his unprecedented powers. Ever since he was introduced, his character development has been kept limited in order to maintain the mystery around his significance in One Piece.

However, some details about his character, like him being the Supreme Leader of the World Government and sitting on the Empty throne, already established him as the main antagonist. Now, with the final saga currently ongoing, many new details about his powers have been revealed by Eiichiro Oda, which adds more villainy to his role.

Imu has started to make a move in One Piece, and this gives more explanation about his motivations and how his terrifying abilities help him against his opponents. These abilities are only a glimpse of his true powers,...

Orange Inc. officially launched its new manga reading platform, emaqi, in the United States and Canada on May 28, 2025.

The platform is available now on iOS and Android and features over 13,000 officially licensed manga volumes across 1,700 series at launch.

The app includes titles from major manga publishers such as Viz Media, Kodansha USA, Yen Press, Akita Shoten, Futabasha, Shonen Gahosha, Nihon Bungeisha, and Coamix.

It also features nearly 50 exclusive manga series that are debuting in English for the first time. These exclusives include Anjo The Mischievous Gal, The Vampire Dies In No Time, and Liverleaf.

Orange stated that it aims to increase the number of exclusive titles to 100 by the end of 2025.

“I started this company because I wanted fans around the world to have the same opportunity to enjoy manga culture as we do in Japan. More than 95% of manga published in Japan have never been released in English. We...

Spoiler Alert !!!The following article may contain spoilers for One Piece Chapter 1150.

Elbaf is no doubt One Piece’s most awaited saga. We’ve been waiting for Oda sensei to take the Straw Hats to the island of the Giants ever since we met Dorry and Brogy at Little Garden. Luffy and his sniper, Usopp, have been just as excited as we, jumping in excitement whenever they hear mentions of the island. With One Piece finally taking us and the Straw Hats there, Oda sensei has been giving us banger after banger, with every chapter introducing someone important or revealing something important about the One Piece world.

While we are appreciative of all the lore Oda sensei has been dropping, we can’t help but wonder if he has forgotten about Usopp, because that man’s power has been stagnant since Dressrosa, and he ain’t becoming a brave warrior...

Netflix is bringing back its star-studded global fan event, Tudum, soon – and it’s bigger and better than ever. That’s right – packed with exclusive first reveals, first-look trailers, and interviews with your favorite stars, making this event a must-watch for a true Netflix fan.

Whether you’re excited about new seasons of hit shows or sneak peeks of upcoming movies, this event promises a front-row seat to all things Netflix. So, what are we waiting for? Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Netflix Tudum Live Event 2025 and what to expect.

What is Netflix Tudum and why are fans excited? A still from the Netflix Tudum Live 2025 trailer | Credits: YouTube

Netflix Tudum is an international fan event that is created with the sole aim of honoring the streaming platform’s most well-received shows, movies, and celebrities. The name “Tudum” comes from the sound that...

One Piece raised the stakes through its introduction of Imu. They’re daunting, notorious, and insanely powerful when we come to think about it. This is true for the moment when they wiped out the entire Lulusia Kingdom.

But there is no end to the character’s notoriety now, is it? Up until now, they have managed to destabilize peace and hold the reins as the head of the World Government. However, there’s a glaring loophole that might foil their plan.

To give context, Will of D is the ultimate key to counter their control and their new ability. This would allow Luffy to stand up to his foes. But how is it possible, and what is this new ability? Let’s unpack this now, shall we?

Imu’s daunting ability in One Piece

We all thought that the World Government was the sole entity that held power in the One Piece universe.

Although it's one of the most popular manga series to ever exist, it was always going to be very difficult to adapt One Piece to live action. The manga is weird, wild and super-stylized, so any adaptation would need to thread the needle very carefully.

Somehow, Netflix pulled it off with the show's first season, which aired back in 2023. The second season is finally expected to come out this year; we'll likely learn the exact release date this Saturday during Netflix's Tudum event. We'll also see a proper trailer.

In the meantime, Netflix released a new clip from the show. The Straw Hat pirates — Zero, Usopp, Sanji, Nami and captain Monkey D. Luffy — have all gathered for a sleepover. They all live on the same pirate ship, so effectively every night is a sleepover, but that's the kind of wacky cartoon-esque humor the show is managing the pull off. Also...

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has left its mark on the global anime community like no other anime in recent times. In fact, it’s even hard to find any shortcomings that the series might have, unless you’re a straight-up critic. Now, although the series is already excellent as it is, there’s one thing that the anime could’ve done differently if the author had considered it.

Well, you can’t deny that the Japanese anime we’ve all grown up watching probably has the most diverse array of stories to tell. Throughout the years, it has inspired several other movies and series while maintaining the same level of quality even to this day. But now, if you look into it, you’d notice that we don’t really have a renowned “Treasure Hunt” series to talk about.

There is a clear lack of good Treasure Hunt anime within...

Cybercriminals have increasingly disguised malware and unwanted files as popular anime titles to target Gen Z viewers, according to a Kaspersky report covering Q2 2024 through Q1 2025.

Kaspersky’s analysis focused on five highly popular anime titles among Gen Z: Naruto, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, and Jujutsu Kaisen.

Across these series alone, the company detected 251,931 attempts to distribute malware or unwanted software.

Naruto was the most frequently exploited title, used as bait in 114,216 attempted attacks over the reported period. Demon Slayer followed with 44,200 attempts, and Attack on Titan was linked to 39,433 detected malicious distribution attempts.

Cybercriminals typically entice unsuspecting fans with bait like exclusive episodes, leaked scenes, or offers of premium access to deliver their payloads.

And Kaspersky reported that about 5,200 users attempted to download malicious or unwanted files disguised as anime during the analyzed period.

Cyberattacks using anime bait (via Kaspersky)

Kaspersky noted that anime engagement has surged among Gen Z,...

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for One Piece chapter 1150.

The recent disclosure of Imu’s new ability in the spoilers for One Piece chapter 1150 has brought the biggest twist in the ongoing Elbaph arc. Initially, it was believed that Imu’s biggest power was his possession of one of the Ancient Weapons, but now he has a menacing technique that could help him raise a literal army of immortal demons.

This new ability is named the Devil’s Contract, and it allows Imu to turn anyone in One Piece into a demon, enhance their strength, and provide them immortality in exchange for a small part of their lives. This power clears a lot of things about Imu’s character in One Piece.

However, it also explains what Eiichiro Oda has planned for the Celestial Dragons in One Piece. There is a possibility that Imu might have kept the Celestial...

Wait a minute. Are we seriously saying that Dracule Mihawk, the world’s best swordsman, the guy who trains Zoro and casually slices giant ships in half, is somehow connected to the most mysterious, most overpowered One Piece villain of all time? Yeah, it’s sounding more and more likely. Following One Piece Chapter 1149 falling on us like a ton of bricks, one fan theory just exploded with some real credibility: Mihawk and Imu might share a deeper connection than anyone expected.

And no, we’re not just talking about vibes here. We’re talking about the Eyes. And now that we’ve actually seen what Imu can do, like possessing people from a distance and throwing around Conqueror’s Haki like they’re playing WiFi tag with your soul, this bond might very well be the key to One Piece‘s biggest mystery to date. But before we get into the freaky eye stuff,...

For the longest time, One-Punch Man’s anime fans have been waiting for the series’ third season, which was announced long ago but had no official confirmation. However, things have changed now because the series has finally gotten an update in the form of Viz Media acquiring the rights to One-Punch Man season 3 across multiple territories.

It has been six years since fans saw a major development in One-Punch Man after the second season ended. The series is celebrated as one of the greatest pieces of art in the anime and manga industry, and thus, has a huge fan following. Now, with the third season finally getting an official release, it is only going to get better from here.

The series already had a release window, which was announced last year, but fans were uncertain about it as there were still some complexities. This confirmation by Viz Media has brought...

One Piece theories are some of the wildest and most interesting anime theories out there. With theories ranging from Crocodile being Luffy’s mother to Buggy becoming the King of the Pirates instead of Luffy, One Piece theories are fun to read. These theories show how obsessed One Piece fans are with the magnum opus created by Eiichiro Oda. While the One Piece fans are enthusiastic about their theories and spend a lot of time discussing their details, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the story, doesn’t seem to appreciate our theories.

Recent statements from a friend of Oda, Shimofuri Seiya, have suggested that the author may not appreciate our theories. If his statements are to be believed, then Oda doesn’t even read our theories, and here’s why.

Oda doesn’t like it when we theorize about One Piece An annoyed Luffy | Credits: Toei Animation

Fandoms and fan...

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Viz Media has stepped in to take full control of One Punch Man’s third season, and fans can finally see some real movement after years of waiting. The company now owns the rights to the anime across North America, Latin America, and Oceania and covers everything from streaming to merchandise.

While the actual release date is still under wraps, there’s a strong chance the western launch will line up with Japan’s October premiere or land not too far behind.

Viz Media acquires One-Punch Man Season 3!

The long-awaited new season is scheduled to premiere in October 2025.

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Viz Media’s Growing Anime Catalog

This new chapter in the anime’s journey brings a complete shift in distribution. All future episodes, physical releases,...

To me, Naruto was all about edgy shinobi fighting and developing new friendships. The journey was all too heartwarming, but Kishimoto broke the mould early on. It was only when we grew up that we realized how dark the story truly is.

Child soldiers, war, violence, and trauma: these themes set the stage for the narrative. The original series was way too creepy, and I’m sure we can all agree on that. But nothing beats Itachi’s original character design.

Yes, you read that right. The mangaka’s original conception and characterization of the Uchiha is nothing short of eerie and frightening. This was changed, and I’m glad. But what happened after that? Let’s find out.

Itachi’s original design in Naruto is a nightmare

Naruto is not the wishy washy ideal shinobi world you thought of. No, it is filled to the brim with complexities. For ninjas,...

With Imu’s power finally coming to light, we might get to see a whole lot darker side of One Piece! The fact that he can literally turn people into demons is haunting enough for anyone. However, there also seems to be some rules to his power, otherwise, it’s game over for all the opposing characters.

Now, this poses a great threat to the Straw Hat pirates as well. There’s a possibility that Imu’s power may turn them against Luffy! And if multiple crew members get affected, that’s a civil war brewing in the Grand Line. Imagine Nami, Zoro, and Chopper all fighting Luffy – the captain would have his hands full just trying to protect his crew, let alone save the world.

Imu may turn the Straw Hat pirates into demons!

Oda has always been a master at foreshadowing. He foreshadows stuff that fans get to see 100s of episodes later.

Netflix is gearing up to preview an extensive slate of releases at Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event, but the event wouldn’t be complete without an accompanying live soundtrack. The streaming platform will host a performance from the Houston bred, Bangalore-based rapper Hanumankind when the live event streams live from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 31, Rolling Stone can exclusively announce. The event will include an additional performance from Lady Gaga.

Hanumankind is already intertwined with the event premiere, having landed a placement for his hit...

Ahead of Netflix's Tudum, a new clip has confirmed that a new glimpse at OnePieceseason 2 will be revealed, alongside the tease for the Tony Tony Chopper's live-action design. The hit Netflix series is an adaptation of Eichirou Oda's beloved manga series, chronicling the voyage of Monkey D. Luff (Inaki Godoy) as he hopes to discover the fabled One Piece will mark him as the King of the Pirates. One Piece season 2 will see the crew of the Going Merry venture to the Grand Line, covering events from the "Loguetown" arc to the "Drum Island" arc.

Ahead of the Tudum showcase, the official Netflix YouTube account has revealed a new clip featuring the return of OnePiece's Straw Hat crew. In the clip below, Luffy (Inaki Godoy), Nami (Emily Rudd), Zoro (Mackenyu), Usopp (Jacob Gibson), and Sanji (Taz Skylar) gather for a team-building experience. However, the clip ends with a focus on animated reindeer footprints,...

In a saturated anime market filled with shonen juggernauts and seasonal hits, Solo Leveling has quickly risen to become one of the most talked-about new franchises. The anime adaptation of the Korean web novel and webtoon has not only drawn attention for its high-stakes battles and striking animation but also for the sheer volume of buzz it has generated globally. But recent data suggests the hype may not just be noise, it is a reflection of real, worldwide impact.

Kakao Entertainment, which oversees much of the franchise’s global licensing, announced that Solo Leveling season 2 was the most-watched anime on Crunchyroll during the first quarter of 2025, according to Anime Corner. The news follows its Anime of the Year win at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. From record-breaking streams to high rankings in Japan, Hong Kong, and across English-speaking regions, it seems Solo Leveling might not just be “popular”, it may be dominating.

In the world of Shonen manga, the bane of fans’ existence is unnecessary filler episodes. These are extra content within the anime adaptation that weren’t originally included in the manga. One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach are the franchises most notorious for implementing too much into their adaptations since it would outpace the source.

There are, however, a few hidden gems that deserve more recognition for their amazing filler episodes. Their percentage of filler episodes isn’t too high, and when an episode occurs, it only enriches the storyline rather than being a useless addition. Inuyasha is the prime example of a Shonen series that did it right.

During its release, Inuyasha was incredibly popular for its unique storyline, combined with strong characters, and how it caters to several audiences. The filler episodes are rarely a distraction from the main storyline, too. What makes the additional content worth watching?

The...

Spoiler Alert !!!This chapter contains spoilers for One Piece chapter 1150.

The recent brief summary spoilers of One Piece chapter 1150 have shaken the entire fan base with the developments involving Imu’s attack on Elbaph. The main antagonist of the One Piece storyline has finally played his move, and it is a big one, considering he was not only able to defeat the Giant Warrior Pirates, but he also managed to take control of them.

This is a big deal as it explains the might of the Supreme Leader of the World Government and how dangerous the journey of the Straw Hat Pirates is going to be. Also, the fact that Scopper Gaban, the only character who could have helped in some way, is now removed from the One Piece story makes things even more difficult.

However, there is still a chance for Elbaph, as there is one other character who...

The drastic turn of events in One Piece that has changed the entire narrative of the Elbaph arc has brought a lot of clarity to a lot of different elements. From Gaban being defeated by Gunko to a new angle being added to Gunko and Brook’s connection, the One Piece story gets more and more complex, but thrilling, and fans can’t get enough of it.

One of the biggest developments that One Piece fans found out in chapter 1149 was Imu’s new ability to take over Gunko’s body and then wreak havoc on the giants. This ability raises questions about a lot of different mysteries, including the death of King Harald, the former ruler of Elbaph.

Not only that, but it also gets linked to Loki and his need to bandage his eyes in One Piece. There have been multiple speculations about it, but one theory clears...

Popular action anime Solo Leveling had a huge night at Crunchyroll Anime Awards as the series took home six wins.

The highlight was ofcourse Solo Leveling bagging the Anime of the Year award, pushing aside competition from Dandadan, Delicious in Dungeon, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Kaiju No. 8, and The Apothecary Diaries in the process.

Along with the major honor, the anime also won Best New Anime Series, Best Action Anime, Best Main Character for Sung Jinwoo, Best Anime Score for Hiroyuki Sawano, and Best Anime Ending Sequence for “request” by krage.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End was initially the favorite to win the Anime of the Year and the Best Main Character. However in the end it only managed to win four awards – Best Director (Keiichiro Saito), Best Background Art, Best Drama Anime, and Best Supporting Character (Fern).

Dandadan also had a successful evening, winning Best Character Design, Best Anime...

Alright, buckle up, One Piece fans. We have to discuss what happened in Chapter 1150. Because Imu completely surprised us, and now we are all rethinking everything we thought we knew about Elbaf and its royal lineage, particularly that ‘cursed’ giant prince, Loki. So here’s the hot theory that is recently going around in One Piece fandom: Prince Loki didn’t kill his dad, King Harold, out of thirst for power.

Nah. That’s what the history books want you to think. He killed him because Harold had turned into a demon, possibly by Imu or some twisted force from the Void Century, and Loki was the only one brave (or crazy) enough to put a stop to it. Sounds crazy? Oh, it definitely is. But once you start connecting the dots, it makes way too much sense. Let’s dive in.

Loki, the so-called ‘cursed’ prince of One Piece,...

McDonald’s official X account surprised anime fans on May 25, 2025, by sharing a series of fictional breakfast orders inspired by popular anime characters, including Solo Leveling’s Sung Jinwoo, One Piece’s Luffy, and Apothecary Diary‘s Maomao.

The posts imagined what each character would eat if they walked into a McDonald’s.

According to the post, Sung Jinwoo orders one Egg McMuffin and ten servings of grape jam. The tweet read, “brb activating domain of the monarch skill with grape jam.”

Other characters’ orders included:

Colossal Titan (Attack on Titan) – 1 small coffee Frieren (Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End) – 1 steak, egg & cheese bagel Yoichi Isagi (Blue Lock) – 1 hotcakes, 10 hash browns Kafka Hibino (Kaiju No. 8) – 8 of nearly everything: Egg McMuffins, McGriddles, steak, egg & cheese bagels, hotcakes, big breakfasts, hash browns, sausage biscuits, sausage burritos, and coffee Maomao (The Apothecary Diaries) – 1 oatmeal, 1 hot chocolate Ranma Saotome (Ranma ½) – 1 fruit & maple oatmeal, 1 McCafé iced...

Spoiler Alert !!!This article contains spoilers for One Piece chapter 1150.

The Supreme Leader of the World Government and the most dreaded villain in the history of One Piece, Imu sama has finally entered the battlefield after being in the background for so long. The recent brief summary spoilers of One Piece chapter 1150 have confirmed that Imu has decided to take action, and it might bring the biggest change in the story.

The spoilers revealed the biggest twist in the history of Elbaph. Not only has Imu managed to take over Gunko’s body, as disclosed in the last chapter, but he has also managed to turn the giants into literal demons. This makes him the biggest challenge for the Straw Hat Pirates in One Piece.

While this may sound thrilling and fearful, the more startling thing is that Eiichiro Oda, the One Piece creator, warned us about it last year.

One Piece Chapter 1150 has finally begun to show us a glimpse of Imu-sama’s powers because not only were they able to take control of Gunko’s body while staying in the Pangaea Castle, but they were also able to use all their powers effortlessly, as seen by them emitting a Conqueror’s Wave strong enough to knock out a few giants. As if that wasn’t enough, Imu went a step ahead and transformed a few giants, including Dorry and Broggy, into demon giants, pitting them against the Straw Hats.

With the Straw Hats being powerless, and Scopper Gaban falling off the Sun Realm, it is time for Shanks, the so-called “Protector of Elbaph”, to step in and deal with this situation. He needs to join up with Luffy Asap and help him fight off Imu (temporarily).

One Piece 1150: Imu can do What, now?! Imu (in Gunko...

Solo Leveling was named Anime of the Year and Attack on Titan received the Inaugural Global Impact Award at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

The 9th annual Anime Awards was hosted by Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, who returned for their third year in a row to celebrate anime’s biggest night.

The Crunchyroll Anime Awards is the yearly awards program celebrating anime’s creative community. This year, a record 51 million votes were cast by fans worldwide to celebrate their favorite series, films, and actors.

Presenters included Kacey Musgraves, Stranger Things alums Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo, Damiano David and Pabllo Vittar, among others.

Sony Music Solutions Inc., part of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and Dempsey Productions supported Crunchyroll in the execution of this year’s Anime Awards.

Here is the complete list of the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards winners:

Anime of the Year – Solo Leveling Film of the Year – Look...

I have been a One Piece fan through and through ever since I started watching anime. The brilliance of the story, mixed with the unique world-building and complex character development, has kept me and millions of other One Piece fans engaged and entertained for so long. Thus, when I saw the recent Crunchyroll Anime Awards winners this year, I was particularly annoyed.

Out of the 32 categories, One Piece only got nominated for four and even then it couldn’t win a single accolade. While I can live with three results, the one that frustrated me the most was the Best Continuing Anime Series category, which saw the victory of Demon Slayer.

The series managed to win the award because of its Hashira Training arc and it was probably the most surprising victory. While I get that Demon Slayer has become a big name, I can contemplate the fact that it...

The recent addition to the One Piece anime series, episode 1130, has been particularly interesting for me because of its inclusion of the God Valley Incident. I have been waiting to get a deeper look into the sad tragedy ever since it was mentioned many years ago. However, it was still not satisfied with the glimpse that the One Piece episode offered.

The God Valley Incident has been one of the biggest mysteries in One Piece that Eiichiro Oda has kept hidden from us for such a long time. It took place 38 years ago in God Valley and involved some of the biggest heavy hitters of the One Piece storyline, including Roger, Garp, Whitebeard, Rocks D. Xebec, Kaido, Big Mom, etc.

This small glimpse of the event has convinced me that Oda needs to make a spin-off movie around it as soon as possible. It would be the perfect addition to...

Keeping all the Celestial Dragon shenanigans on Elbaph aside, let’s take a moment and talk about God Valley, the mysterious island that just disappeared one day. And landing on that mysterious island was the most deranged pirate crew in One Piece history: the Rocks Pirates. Led by the legendary Rocks D. Xebec, this crew was stacked with monsters: Whitebeard, Big Mom, Kaido, Shiki, Captain John, every one of them a future legend, united under one banner.

But the twist is this: they weren’t a team. They were a time bomb. In episode 1130 of One Piece, we might have witnessed the most obvious hint yet of how this so-called invincible crew broke apart, not because of Roger or Garp, but because they were too selfish to function. Let’s dive in.

“When did I become your subordinate?” Whitebeard’s mic-drop moment from One Piece

So there’s this one...

The Marineford arc, consisting of the Summit War, sure was great, and it’s really hard to compare it with any of the other big-scale fights we’ve seen so far in One Piece. But it still may not hold a candle against this one fight that we haven’t even seen yet. Though it was all in the past, the fights that took place in God Valley are still unknown to all.

So, fans with bated breath are wishing for the God Valley fights to be shown in future episodes of One Piece. Especially, the fact that Gaban was involved in the God Valley incident might now make a connection for us to witness the legendary battles that happened there. It’s certainly a possibility worth expecting.

Oda robbed us of showing the sickest fight sequence in One Piece

The God Valley incident has an insane amount of potential that must not be overlooked.

Spoiler Alert !!!The article contains spoilers for One Piece Episode 1130.

One Piece has several characters who can be termed as powerhouses, either for their strength or their influence on the world. Several of these powerhouses belong to a time when the world of Pirates was filled with people who would go at each other’s throats whenever they could. The Marine Hero Garp, Silvers Rayleigh, and the Yonkos Big Mom and Kaido are such people who belonged to a much more violent period. While all the above-mentioned figures are active in the main story of One Piece, not all of them have aged gracefully.

While men Garp and Rayleigh (especially Rayleigh) have maintained their muscular physique and handsome appearances, the women haven’t been able to do the same. Here are 3 females from One Piece who couldn’t age as gracefully as their contemporaries.

1. One Piece did Charlotte Linlin/Big...

There would never be a time when a Crunchyroll Anime Awards would be held and we wouldn’t get some good amount of controversy. Like, it has become a bit of a tradition for them to do at least something that would really displease their audience. And this time was also no exception, as One Piece should’ve at least won the Best Director award instead.

Not to say Frieren did anything less. In fact, many may argue it deserved to win the Best Director award. But taking into consideration the class that One Piece Fan Letter brought to the table, the results could’ve been different. There are things that Megumi Ishitani does that no other director can match at her level as of now.

The brilliance of Megumi Ishitani that was seen in One Piece Fan Letter

Well, some may have some reservations against One Piece winning any...

Spoiler Alert !!!Contains spoilers from One Piece Episode 1130

In the past 30 years (almost), Eiichiro Oda has embedded a plethora of mysteries within the One Piece storyline, but the one that has piqued my interest the most is definitely the God Valley Incident. Thus, when I found out that One Piece episode 1130 was going to put a special focus on the infamous tragedy, I was excited to see how the anime would justify it.

God Valley is one of the most horrifying incidents in the history of One Piece, and the fact that it was portrayed through Kuma’s perspective made it even sadder. However, despite the heartbreaking tone of the narrative, I was disappointed with episode 1130.

The disappointment came because the episode ignored all the major aspects of the God Valley Incident. It only offered a glimpse of the battle that took place, and it has left me wanting more...

The 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025 was hosted at the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan, on the 25th of May. Many dignitaries from different parts of the entertainment realm gathered to witness who would be claiming the accolades this year.

Multiple films and original anime have gained recognition through the awards, especially Look Back and Ninja Kamui. With its brilliant storytelling, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End received the Best Director award, given to Keiichiro Saito from Madhouse.

Here’s the entire category list with the contenders and the winners:

9th Crunchyroll Awards list of nominees and winners

As many expected, Solo Leveling, with its vast popularity, claimed multiple laurels, including the Anime of the Year, Best Main Character, and Best Action awards.

Even after it left its mark on anime a few years back, no anime has been able to meet the level of Demon Slayer, with its Hashira Training...

After the airing of the latest episode of One Piece last night in Japan, the official accounts for the series revealed the first details on when the next One Piece Day will be this year along with confirming the venue and showing off the Luffy visual for the year (above) – the Straw Hat in his Elbaph get up! One Piece Day’25 will be held on August 9 and 10 at Tokyo Big Sight, moving from Makuhari Messe last year. Like last year, though, the first day will only be an early evening event with a stage show and some small exhibits, while the second day will be a full day of events. The first round of lottery tickets starts on June 2. Related: One Piece Day'24 Sails Into the Anime's 25th Anniversary The One Piece anime returned with Egghead Part-2 on April 5 with Crunchyroll is streaming the series soon after its Japan broadcast each week.

The 9th edition of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards was recently live-streamed by the platform, and just like every year, it became the center of attention this year too. The entire anime industry, including the fans, was locked into their screens to see their favorite anime series and movies win big, but not everyone was happy with the results.

The biggest loss this year was for One Piece and Bleach fans, as both franchises couldn’t even earn one accolade despite having a decent reception and the largest fan followings. Both anime series went empty-handed as Solo Leveling and Dandadan dominated the entire anime awards ceremony by winning big this year.

The two series won the most number of awards and proved that this year belonged to the new era of anime that is slowly taking over the entire community. While this might be good news for Solo Leveling and Dandadan fans,...

Uniqlo just gave the Pokémon Trading Card Game something it rarely gets outside of the cards themselves: the merchandise spotlight.

The retailer's new collection ditches the usual anime nostalgia trip for something different -- 17 pieces of officially licensed Pokémon apparel all themed after Tcg-specific visuals. The card art-inspired drop, which hits Japan later this summer, comes across as refreshingly specific in a market that sometimes feels flooded with video game callbacks and cartoon Pikachu swag.

Uniqlo Announces New Pokémon Tcg T-Shirt Collection for August Release

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is finally getting some attention in the apparel department, and it's using the moment in the sun to spoil the whole family. Given that the IP is a multi-generational pop culture phenomenon, youth, adult and unisex items have all been announced. Adults have different t-shirts and four sweatshirts to choose from, with these respectively starring Pikachu, Mewtwo, Gardevoir, Gengar, Omanyte,...

The winners of the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards have been revealed!

The 9th annual Anime Awards was again hosted by renowned voice actress Sally Amaki and popular entertainer Jon Kabira, who returned for their third year in a row for the ceremony, which aired live from Tokyo, Japan.

The winners were revealed by a global slate of celebrity anime fan presenters including Kacey Musgraves, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, J Balvin, Damiano David, Rina Sawayama, Pabllo Vittar, Chloe Kim, and more.

“Fans form deep emotional connections to anime. These are not just series, films or songs, but rather works of art that help define the identity of anime fans,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll.

“With an incredible 51 million votes this year, the 2025 Anime Awards are celebrating the creators in Japan who have captured the hearts of fans and are powering anime’s prominence in global pop culture.”

Keep reading to see who won…...

In many ways, Naruto broke conventions through its portrayal of ninjas. When we think about ninjas, we picture the stereotypical soldiers in black. But not with this one, especially with how they stand out in most aspects.

The shinobi are loud, standoffish, edgy, and sassy. This also applies to their unique abilities, be it kekkei-genkai, dojutsu, and even their specialization in different forms. The anime, however, broke certain rules in doing so.

To be specific, the animators deviated from Masashi Kishimoto’s original plan of chakra colors. The uniformity is what made it different, but why did they stray away from the manga exactly? Let’s find out now, shall we?

Masashi Kishimoto’s original plan for chakra colors

If there’s one thing that Masashi Kishimoto does best, it has to be visual appeal. Be it characters or their costumes, he adds substance to his storytelling. His characters have gravitas,...

All of the votes have been tallied, judges and fans from around the world have shared their picks and the orange carpet has been rolled out. On May 25, returning live from Tokyo, Japan, the winners of the 2025 Anime Awards were revealed! Consider this your comprehensive guide to the winners! Related: Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025: Your Ultimate Guide Read on below for the full list of winners this year, including who took home the coveted Anime of the Year 2025 award! 2025 Anime Awards Winners Categories Jump to Category Anime of the Year 2025 Anime Film of the Year Best Continuing Anime Series Best New Anime Series Best Original Anime Best Animation Best Character Design Best Director Best Background Art Best Romance Anime Best Comedy Anime Best Action Anime Best Isekai Anime Best Drama Anime Best Slice of Life Anime Best Main Character Best Supporting Character “Must Protect At All Costs” Character Best Anime...

The Spring 2025 anime season is totally on fire, and thanks to White Box Entertainment’s latest US Anime Simulcast Engagement Ranking, we can see which shows are being binge-watched by fans like crazy. Of course, One Piece is back at #1 (like that’s even a surprise), but guess who came in swinging from the shadows? Fire Force Season 3! Yes, Shinra and the gang just snatched the #4 spot, and honestly, I’m still recovering from the shock.

And who’s hanging at #2 just behind Luffy? It’s The Beginning After the End (Tbate)! It started off with a massive fandom, but now has people side-eyeing the animation. But wait, that’s not even the craziest part. Fire Force completely leapfrogged a bunch of super popular (and super hyped) anime to slide into the top 5, and, honestly, I did not see that coming at all.

One Piece: The undisputed champion returns

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The rivalry between Zoro and Sanji has been one of the most intriguing developments for One Piece fans ever since they joined the Straw Hat Pirates. The two characters have a healthy competition between them to become stronger, and while it may be hard to accept this for Sanji fans, Zoro is currently winning this race in One Piece by a mile.

His growth in Wano and his constant training have helped him become one of the strongest swordsmen in the history of One Piece. He has reached a level where he can deal with attacks from two Emperors and also clash his swords with one of the Five Elders in One Piece.

However, this doesn’t mean that Eiichiro Oda has not planned anything for Sanji in the upcoming arcs. As both are equal rivals, there is a big possibility that the One Piece mangaka might give Sanji a...